Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Boundaries

...Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Boundaries The Catholic Historical Research Center mainly holds records pertaining to the current boundaries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For records of the suffragan dioceses please contact the individual diocese. This article from the April 17, 1961 issue of The Catholic Standard and Times, illustrates the changing boundaries

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About CHRC

...Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia, which document the history and culture of Catholicism in the United States. Contact Visit FAQ...

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Roman Catholic and Archdiocese High Schools

...0.[3] After four years of construction, on September 6, 1890, a dedication service was held at the newly completed school. In his speech, Archbishop Ryan stressed the importance of the first free Catholic high school in the nation, stating that public schools did “not go far enough in the grand

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Liturgical Music and Peter LaManna

...as Director of Music and choirmaster for the occasion. He was also named Chair of the Fine Arts Department at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in 1970. During his tenure, LaManna faced the challenges of the changing of the church music following the Novus Ordo. As part of the Archdiocesan Commission

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